Your Mediterranean cruise begins in Athens, home to a treasure trove of historic, cultural, archeological sites. Rest and relax with a day at sea before arriving in vibrant Valletta. With a late-night stay here, you can marvel at St John’s Co-Cathedral, take in fantastic views from Upper Barrakka Gardens, and stroll along the harbor boardwalk. Then it’s on to starkly beautiful Trapani, the gateway to Sicily and the medieval streets of Erice.

The Hotel SAVOY Roma is housed in an aristocratic palazzo dating to the late 1800s. This historic hotel was was named after Queen Margaret of Savoy who, in the early 1900s, chose it for her Roman sojourns.

Marvel at Gaudi’s masterpieces in Barcelona, spot locals sipping pastis in Nice and admire Florence the home of Michelangelo's David, as you circle the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Embrace a day of Pisa sightseeing with a stop at the famous leaning tower, where Italian astronomer Galileo was said to have pioneered his theories of gravity. In France, work up an appetite in the medieval streets before a sumptuous farm-to-table dinner in Avignon with a menu that showcases traditional French, home-style cuisine. In Spain, dine with the locals in Basque tradition with an evening of San Sebastian pintxos tastings, snack-sized tapas, while sipping on a refreshing glass of local Txakoli win...

Set sail to discover the cultural and artistic jewels of the Ionian, Adriatic and the Aegean seas with PONANT. During this 8-day cruise, Le Jacques-Cartier will take you to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece.

10 Days, featuring: Florence